Kurnool, popularly known as The Gateway of Rayalaseema, has many ancient unique temples and tourist sites that attract many pilgrims throughout the year.

Kurnool is one among the important districts of Rayalaseema region.

With more districts added, Rayalaseema now consists of Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamayya, Tirupati and Chittoor Districts

Some of the famous historical places of tourism importance in the Kurnool district include:

1. Konda Reddy Fort

2. Orvakal Rock Garden

3. Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary

4. Belum Caves.

1. Mantralayam - Raghavendra Swamy Temple:-

Mantralayam Temple is the famous pilgrimage center in the Kurnool district and is home to the Sacred samadhi of Jagadguru Sriman Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamsthana Sri Raghavendra Swamy (1601-1671) or Guru Rayaru.

Sri Nemaligundla Ranganayaka Swamy Temple is a famous temple located in the middle of the thick Nallamala forest and is known for its waterfalls called Rangaswamy Gundam or Nemaligundla Falls.

Nemaligundla Ranganayaka Swamy Temple Info:

Primary Deity	Sri Ranganayaka Swamy
Mandal	Racharla
Town	Giddalur
District	Prakasam
Festivals	Ranganayaka swami Brahmotsavam
State	Andhra Pradesh
Pincode	523357

This beautiful tourist spot is present at a distance of about 6 km away from Jallivani Pullalacheruvu village under Racherla Mandal near Giddalur town in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh state.

Rangaswamy Gundam

Kadapa city in the region of Rayalaseema is the administrative headquarters of the YSR Kadapa district.

Kadapa derived its name from "Gadapa" (Threshold/Door sill - in Telugu), is considered a starting point for all pilgrims visiting the holy Balaji Temple in Tirumala.

Devuni Kadapa Temple is famous for the holy and historic Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh State.

Devuni Kadapa Temple Information:

Primary Deity	Lord Balaji (Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy)
Architecture	Vijayanagara Style
Place	Devuni Kadapa
District	Kadapa
State	Andhra Pradesh
Country	India
Pin Code	516001
Official Language	Telugu

Devuni Kadapa Temple

Tenali, also known as "Andhra Paris" is a small town and a Mandal in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in South India.

Tenali is best known for its great historical, literary, art and cultural heritage.

Vaikunta Puram Venkateswara Temple Tenali

Sri Sai Sannidhi Temple is located in Chintapalli village on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Telangana.

Sannidhi Temple in Chintapally 

Chintapally Sai Baba Temple Info:

Primary Deity	Saibaba
Locale	Chintapally
District	Nalgonda
State	Telangana
Pincode	508250
Festivals	Guru Poornima
Phone	9866322748
Country	India

It is one of the best scenic temples in the city away from loud noises and pollution.

Yadagirigutta, also known as Yadadri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy present in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana State, India.

Yadadri Temple Master Plan

Yadadri Temple Info:

Primary Deity:	Lord Narasimha Swamy
District:	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
Architecture:	Dravidian Architecture
State:	Telangana
Country:	India
Pincode:	508115